6 Speed Tranny - Thoughts?
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Deep South
Big Inch Motors ...
yea ...your right !! ...
it just been our experience that with a lot more power than stock ...you should be able to pull a little higher gear w/o any add verse effects .. have seen some add all that power and then just spin the hell out the back wheel ...looks cool ..but ..well ..you must be able to use the power also !!
with this setup as it sets now ...cruzing the back roads at say 55-60 ..5th gear the motor is not lugging and fuel economy is very good (as it's about a 400 rpm drop from stock )very smooth and can just feel the tq of nearly every piston stroke) .. but.. must down shift to pass !!...at 70-75 ...it's right on point ...just where the cam is starting to come on ...and from there on out ...all grins !!! like a dog with his head out the window !!! (then if you downshift everything just happens quicker !!! ) shift back to 5th at 110 mph and watch the speedo stop working somewhere about where 130 would be ...
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
You already spent a lot of money on the engine. I say go for the Baker instead of cheaping out, especially since you are making great power. The Bakers are very durable.
What kind of clutch?
What kind of clutch?
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From: Bedford UK
Your bike is a solid mount, so unless you changed the gearing the engine is doing the identical revs to your original motor at any given road speed. Only the different components and build will alter how it feels. I 'only' have an S&S 107" in my Glide and have recently installed a Baker DD6, but have dropped gearing to give a slightly lower first, yet still have a higher top gear. Check the Baker website, as the DD6 doesn't have the same torque capacity as their OD6 and your 124" may be close to the DD6 limit.
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From: Ohio
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/630-988
Rivera gear set, was going this direction until coming across a low mileage Baker gear set. Currently run Rivera primary chain drive set and starter gearing that starts and holds the big cubes
Rivera gear set, was going this direction until coming across a low mileage Baker gear set. Currently run Rivera primary chain drive set and starter gearing that starts and holds the big cubes
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From: Farmington ,MS
Wow is this the same grbrown that has responded in every 6 speed post since the beginning of time, that no one needed a 6 speed transmission?
I have a Baker 6...and I will never own a bike without at least a 6 speed. There are several other 6 speeds out there cheaper than baker...most have been mentioned except maybe Jim's.
I have a Baker 6...and I will never own a bike without at least a 6 speed. There are several other 6 speeds out there cheaper than baker...most have been mentioned except maybe Jim's.
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From: Bedford UK
I can't afford a 124"......
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Tom84FXST;15025621]Wow is this the same grbrown that has responded in every 6 speed post since the beginning of time, that no one needed a 6 speed transmission?
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From: Vermont
The aging process has started to take affect, simple memory tasks are day to day now: don't need 6 speeds - today I have a Baker, my paint colors matched yesterday - today my bike is blue and white, dressed myself yesterday - today forgot to dress myself and went riding. If GR forgets he has Ohlins on the rear then it is time for a slobber rag because he is done.
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From: Poolville
I wouldn't bother with an Ultima. It wasn't long that my shifter shaft spring broke and I was also lucky id didn't take out any gears when it dropped into the case. I also have extreme difficulty shifting gears at high rpm's. Just won't work. I am talkin over 6k. If you have to do a 6 speed stick with Baker. You will pay more but I don't think you'll have breakage issues. A cheap way out is to try a 34 tooth drive sprocket, it'll make a big difference and I don't think you'll feel any low end drag with that big motor....
